HP DesignJet Z3100

Large Format and Fine Art Printing with HP DesignJet Z3100 Photo Printer.
 

Specifications
Model size	44 in
Print area/hr, max width, Draft mode, coated	150 ft2/hr
Print area/hr, max width, Normal mode, coated	72 ft2/hr
Mechanical print time, US D color image, Best mode, glossy	15 min/page
Mechanical print time, US D color image, Normal mode, glossy	7.9 min/page
Mechanical print time, US D color image, Normal mode, coated	4.2 min/page
Mechanical print time, US D color image, Draft mode, coated	2.0 min/page
Line accuracy	+/- 0.2%
Color accuracy	Median < 1.6 dE2000, 95% of colors < 2.8 dE2000
Minimum line width	0.002 in
Maximum black optical density	2.5 maximum black optical density (4 L* min) with HP Premium Instant Dry Photo Gloss media
Short term color stability	< 1 dE2000 in less than 5 minutes
Long term print-to-print repeatability	With HP premium instant-dry photo Satin media, right after calibration

Print quality/technology
Resolution	Up to 2400 x 1200 optimized dpi from 1200 x 1200 input dpi with maximum detail selected
Print head nozzles	2112
Cartridges	12 (light cyan, magenta, light magenta, yellow, red, green, blue, light gray, gray, photo black, matte black, gloss enhancer)
Ink types	HP Vivera pigment inks
Ink drop size	4 pl (lc, lm, lg, pK, E, G), 6 pl (M, Y, mK, R, GN, B)

Paper handling/media
Maximum roll length	300 ft
Document finishing	Sheetfeed, roll feed, automatic cutter (cuts all media except canvas)
Media sizes, standard	A, B, C, D, E
Media types	Sheet feed, roll feed, automatic cutter (cuts all media except canvas), photographic paper (satin, gloss, semi-gloss, matte), proofing paper (high-gloss, semi-gloss, matte), fine art printing material (canvas, smooth, textured, watercolor), self-adhesive and vinyl (polypropylene, vinyl), sign and banner (display film, banner, scrim, olypropylene,Tyvek, outdoor paper), bond and coated (bond, coated, heavyweight coated, super heavyweight coated)

Memory/print languages/typefaces
Memory, standard	128 MB
Hard disk	Standard
Print languages, standard	HP PCL 3 GUI

Connectivity
Connectivity, standard	1 10/100Base-T Ethernet RJ-45 port, 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 certified port, 1 EIO Jetdirect accessory slot
Connectivity, optional	HP Jetdirect EIO print servers
Macintosh compatible	Yes

Certifications
Power consumption	ENERGY STAR® qualified

Compatible network operating systems
Compatible Operating Systems	Windows 2000; Windows XP Home; Windows XP Professional; Windows XP Professional x64; Windows Server 2003; Mac OS 10.2 or higher; Novell NetWare 5.x, 6.x; Citrix MetaFrame; Terminal Services

Dimensions/weight/warranty
Dimensions, std.            (W x D x H)	69.7 x 26 x 41.2 in
Dimensions, max.           (W x D x H)	69.7 x 28.8 x 41.2 in
Weight, U.S.	189 lb
Warranty, standard	One-year warranty with on-site, next business-day service

What’s in the box
What’s in the box	HP Designjet Z3100 44-in Photo Printer, spindle, technical spindle, printheads (6 x 2 colors), ink cartridges, media high gloss photo sample roll (36 in x 15 ft), stand (44 in), rear tray (44 in), adaptor kit (3 in) for spindle (2), quick reference guide, setup poster, USB cable, power cord, HP Start-up kit including printer software and training
Cable included?	Yes, 1 USB
Software included	Printer drivers, HP Printer Utility including HP Color Center

 

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